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NOAA predicts 4-8 hurricanes for 2012 season

By Eric Gillard , egillard@dailypress.com | 757-247-4879 — Thu, 24 May 2012 16:15:12 EDT

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has a "near-normal" outlook

Hampton Roads residents can expect a "near-normal" hurricane season, according to a forecast from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Update: Hampton fire marshal rules Harpoon Larry's fire an arson

By Tyra M. Vaughn — Fri, 25 May 2012 08:42:00 EDT

The Hampton fire marshal has ruled the Wednesday morning fire at a popular city restaurant an arson.

Cape Hatteras named to top 10 beaches in U.S.

By Julie Watson, The Associated Press — Fri, 25 May 2012 10:33:00 EDT

The Cape Hatteras beach in North Carolina's Outer Banks has been named one of the nations' top 10 beaches.

Update: Norfolk police rule Thursday night shooting accidental

By Tyra M. Vaughn — Fri, 25 May 2012 08:19:00 EDT

A man remained hospitalized Friday morning after receiving life-threatening injuries the night before when he shot himself.

Report: TV star wears armor on plane from Newport News to avoid fee

From the Web — Fri, 25 May 2012 10:03:00 EDT

The Virginian-Pilot is reporting that a man wore 80 pounds of body armor aboard a flight leaving Newport News International Airport Thursday to avoid paying $325 in baggage fees. Patrick Lambke -- also known as The Black Knight on National Geographic's show "Knights and Mayhem"-- normally checks two bags and stores two on the plane in the carry-on area, but airline officials in Newport News would not allow him, the article said. Go to pilotonline.com to read the full report.

Newport News officers recognized for work during Hurricane Irene tragedy

By Tyra M. Vaughn — Fri, 25 May 2012 10:56:00 EDT

Three Newport News police officers and a police aid were recognized Thursday night by their peers and the community for their work during Hurricane Irene.

WTKR weather: Warm and muggy, chance of thunderstorms

By Blaine Stewart — Fri, 25 May 2012 05:24:00 EDT

We're starting to sound like a broken record... expect more of the same. After some early morning fog, we'll see a mix of clouds and sun for today. There's a 20 to 30% chance of some scattered showers and storms later this afternoon. Otherwise, it will be warm and muggy with temperatures in the low to middle 80s. Your holiday weekend forecast looks pretty much the same, with afternoon high temperatures in the middle and upper 80s by Memorial Day.

Newport News shipyard reaches milestone on new aircraft carrier

By Michael Welles Shapiro, mwshapiro@dailypress.com | 757-247-4744 — Fri, 25 May 2012 00:00:00 EDT

Crane operators at Newport News Shipbuilding lowered the final piece of the aircraft carrierGerald R. Ford's keel into place Thursday morning, a construction milestone for the yard.

Wade at best in leading Heat past Pacers, into East finals

Sports Xchange — Thu, 24 May 2012 22:55:00 EDT

INDIANAPOLIS -- The nightmare that had been a 2-1 series deficit a week earlier turned into a ticket to the Eastern Conference finals on Thursday night for the Miami Heat.

Newport News man spotted firing gun in air before officer-involved shooting

By Ashley Kelly , akelly@dailypress.com | 757-247-4778 — Fri, 25 May 2012 00:00:00 EDT

NEWPORT NEWS — Police released more details Thursday about a police-involved shooting Monday.